Showing posts with label world music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label world music. Show all posts

Monday, 17 February 2014

THE WORLD NEEDS AUTHENTIC REGGAE MUSIC


There’ s been a resent cry around the world for authentic reggae music. Some have even called it Rasta revival. It seems like when the world has had enough kayos. Reggae seems to grow farther and wider with people seeking inner peace, love, and sometimes the strength to live on. Authentic reggae music is known for its positive vibrations, melodies and words of motivation. Jamaicans like; Bob Marley, Toots Hebbert, Garnet Silk, Maricia Griffiths and many others were instrumental in  keeping reggae on the world stage. Following in the footsteps of these great pioneers; Bryan Art has become a driving force spreading Reggae music around the world. With his mellow vibes and rich sounds; have attracted people of all walks of life.

Bryan Art born and raised in St. Ann, Jamaica was discovered while attending Edna Manley College of the performing arts by George Miller band leader of Fire House Crew who gave him his first real chance at touring as a guitarist and band member. Grateful for the opportunity he would then move on to becoming the co-founder of the Grass Roots band. Bryan Art ingeniously made use of every opportunity that was presented to him in the earlier parts of his career as a reggae artist creating a spot light for himself.

Shining bright as a Singer, song writer, and music teacher Bryan Art could be considered a triple threat. This talented reggae artist have written songs for; George Nooks, Singing Melody, Luciano, Bushman and Etana all of which had major successes here in Jamaica and around the world. Bryan Art had the pleasure of performing on shows like; Rebel Salute, St. Mary Mi Come From, Manchester Fiesta and most recently the internationally acclaimed Jazz and Blues Festival. His musical influences which includes; Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert, Beres Hammond and Al Green have inspired him to produce songs all conveying messages of empowerment which resulted in him touring places like; the United States of America, Europe, and Canada sharing his love for reggae and the Jamaican culture. 

Over the years Bryan Art has stayed true to authentic Reggae music releasing songs like; Get it, Fresh Start, Soon Come Back, and LovePeople; are songs that made him a house hold name by reggae lovers around the world. On his self-titled album Bryan Art had the pleasure of working with some of the world most respected reggae acts; Queen Ifrica, Capleton, and Warrior King which showed the reggae furtunity's ability to join forces. If you've never heard a Bryan Art song be prepared to experience Jamaica at its best.

The world is a safer place with artist like Bryan Art spreading Reggae’s message of peace, love, and equality. This year you’re sure to fine Bryan out on the festival circuit doing his thing. Remember to follow him on facebook, twitter, and instagram to get a more intimate look at his musical journey. Byan is one of few artists that run their social network pages so shoot him a question or two.













Saturday, 15 February 2014

THE ROAD SHOW JA SONG CHALLENGE

When developing a montage, buffer or known to some as the commercial for a television show can be nerve racking, because you are painting a picture of the show that is meant to attract views, recently we came up with the concept to have a major Reggae/Dancehall artist record a song that would appear on our montage, something we were excited about, and the artist was too; in fact the artist was very intrigued by the content that we had created for the show so far, and believed Road show Ja would change the game for Jamaican television programming forever; then in came management, which took a look at the overall extent of the possible viewership (30 million possible viewer); then they decided to charge us an inflated amount of money (J$600,000); when they originally offered their service for free, as we provided exposure to the song. 

We immediately rejected their offer; with our sincerest apologies to the artist, but we will not conform to business models of the past in a free market society; so we pulled our panel together, to have a real conversation of what we’re doing, we created the show for the people and in development we concentrated on the ideals of exposing the best of our Jamaica to the world while exposing the world to our Jamaica; Road Show Show Ja will travel to some of the most exciting places in the world to find our music, culture and most of all our people living aboard, while segmenting into major lifestyle events and awards show like the Grammy’s, the Hip Hop Awards, Nickelodeon’s, Kids Choice awards and many more. So we decided to get back to our basic concept which really helped our team to refocus, and make sure we got this right.

Then it hit us we needed to take a closer look at Jamaica, and Jamaicans, and what better way to sum up who we are; than to take a look at our countries motto "Out of many one people" words that resonates with people around the world, and true essence  of our music (Reggae/Dancehall music). Giving us one of those Debbie Debz “Oprah Ah Ha” moments; we’ll just give the riddim to the world and see what come back from it. If we truly believe in the concept of our show; then this is the way to go.

Now let take it a little further we're instating a worldwide challenge to all musician that sing/Dj in our great genre of Reggae/Dancehall music; to record a full length song using the word “roadshow” in the chorus the concept of the song is left to the artist creativity (no explicit, sexist, or offensive lyric). We will choose two songs and create a Bedloo.com challenge were the world will have a chance to vote for the song that makes our montage; we will then choose 21 songs to create a riddim compilation; that will follow giving some artists a platform for exposure and possible sales with RoadshowJa.


To enter send an email to roadshowja@gmail.com attn: SONG, and we will send you the riddim. Please attach a bio, links to your social networks, and music so we can create a roadshow profile of you for our follower to get to know you. If your not an artist reading this piece please recommend it to someone you may know. Good luck.       

Written By: Debbie Debz 


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